Tag: Marshall Fire Victims
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Mistakes and heroics: Marshall Fire report points to gaps, well-coordinated evacuation of hospital
A formal report on the Marshall Fire outlined mistakes – notably gaps in alert systems and confusion among first responders – and what various agencies are doing to correct them. Among the challenges listed in the 55-page After Action Review (AAR) were problems with public notification systems, including gaps in cellphone alerts and siren system coverage, miscommunication…
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Marshall fire victims ask state leaders to help waive use taxes
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two volunteer groups representing Marshall fire victims looking to rebuild are asking state representatives to help them waive use taxes that in some cases amount to tens of thousands of dollars in fees they say they’ve already paid and should not have to shell out…
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Judge dismisses final lawsuit related to Marshall fire debris cleanup
Five months after the Marshall fire ripped through Boulder County, a district judge has dismissed what could be the final legal challenge to a saga over property debris removal that had county and city leaders tearing their hair out and residents feeling twice-victimized. Five months after the Marshall Fire, tons of charred remains still sit…